Memorial Portraits
Portraits of the ones you love to honour & treasure them after they pass.
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Memorial Portraits
Drew draws portraits of loved ones. This can be part of the grieving process. It is a way to manifest their spirit into an artwork you can treasure forever. Art is the language of the soul, and when death has touched us, the soul needs kindness, poetry, and ways to be expressed.
Techniques
Drew has unique techniques to capture the spirit of a loved one. He draws inspiration from speaking to loved ones, finding the stories that will bring the person's spirit and character to life. He then weaves those stories through words & images into the face, so that the drawing of the larger face is made up of these words & drawings.
He uses earth pigments, oil pastels, ash and charcoal from sacred fires & has been asked to use ash from cremations.
How it Started
Drew was asked to draw a little girl awaiting heart surgery in hospital. The impact of this drawing was so profound on her that another mother in the hospital asked Drew to draw her daughter too, to bring a piece of peace in such a difficult time.
Drew has seen the importance of the soulful nature Art brings to the grieving process, which is why he is honoured to offer this service to those who feel it will help.
Healing Process
We are here to guide you and see in what way this portrait can be of service to you to honour your loved one and your process.
People ask for portraits for different reasons & purposes - everyone mourns differently; Drew has experienced mourning and has worked with many people going through their own process. Evryone mourns differently, so we understand that this drawing is part of your healing process in a deeply moving time.
What can it be used for?
Drew's portraits have been used for funeral services, memorial ceremonies, and even commissioned by people with terminal illnessnes to gift to family to give strength to loved ones in mourning once they passed, weaved with hidden messages to discover. Copies can be made to send to friends & family to keep a memory of their spirit in their homes. If you need your portrait at short notice please get in touch to find out how quickly you can recieve your portrait.
Inspiration
Drew has woven many elements portraits, including tiny doodles of pictures from memorable days, pets, sons and daughters, parents favorite things, hummingbirds, herbs and plants, hearts, and more. Drew can also weave in writing; he incorporates quotes and even WhatsApp message conversations that loved ones want to immortalize. possibilities are endless, making it a unique way to honor your loved ones.
Step by Step Process
Commissioning a portrait is simple & can be a beautiful part of the healing process. Please see below the step by step process, timescale & links to more details if needed
Portraits can take between 2-14 days depending on the size, complexity & urgency.
Art commissions help support the running of TLC
Testimonials
His two daughters see him everyday, the portrait is made up of so much more than his face, so his family can reflect, heal and daydream with Pete's spirit there with them, & copies were made for all the family and friends.
Portrait drawn for Mel Zorba, Widow of Pete Zorba
Monthly Portrait gift
Drew gifts a portrait a few times a year to people who have provided a greatly needed service to the world, shown kindness, or who would not be able to afford a portrait. At TLC, we believe the arts should be available to all, always. It is part of being human.
Supporting death Doulas
A percentage of the portrait cost goes to support the death doula fund, which supports people who are helping those facing death without family...
Get in Touch
Artist Drew Walker from The Loving Collaborative
+54 911 6753 6007
